ultra running

Hi all I need some advice on ultra running (apart from don't do it). I have always wanted to do the london to Brighton run ,but it has always clashed with the G.N.R. .This year it doesn't so i have entered.I have a p.b. marathon time of 3.14 and hope to complete the 55 miles in 8 1/2 hrs (time limit 9.50) PLEASE HELP.

I am training now to do it in 2004 and have offered to be a Marshal at 2003 event.

One tip I picked up was regards food, fill an ice cream cone with rice pudding. Rice is obvious but the cone allows you to eat is easier on the move!

Also Steve from TRAC who has completed the course 9 times and started 11 advises that all runners get into a problem at some point, accept this before you start and have a set of plans to deal with it. Blisters, tiredness, mental staminer etc. etc.

I have also been warned that the hills are at halfway at mile 43! (ok so the total is 55 miles but!)

Search for the thread under either events or general for tons of tips on the 2002 race.

Good luck and if you email me your number I will cheer you on.

Xerxes

I had that problem last year when I first suggested it, something to do with the amount of training required\not seeing me etc.

Fortunatly we sold our business and I again broached the subject, this time though being told (apart from the fact that I am complety mad for even thinking about it), that she would no longer object provided I never even mentioned Marathon des Sables as to do would mean an immediate divorce!

Good luck all those doing it in 2003.

I am planning an ultra for 2004 and expect to get a lot of L2B runners taking part and using it as a training run. Check out the site www.eastkentultra.org It will be updated in August with more photo etc and some more information.

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